Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose of Position: The Welder is responsible for assembling, repairing, and fabricating metal components using welding techniques to ensure high-quality and structurally sound products. This position plays a critical role in manufacturing precision industrial equipment by reading blueprints, interpreting technical drawings, and applying welding expertise to meet production standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Create quality welds according to blueprints.
• Prepare product to be welded by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping, and cutting parts.
• Ensure all equipment is properly set-up and used in a safe manner.
• Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature.
• Must be able to weld components in flat, overhead, or vertical positions.
• Evaluate finished products and perform quality checks on products.
• Administer all welding activities such as riveting and welding small parts and finished products.
• Assemble old units and perform modification and repair work if required.

Skills and Qualifications:
• High School diploma or GED required.
• A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution is preferred.
• A minimum of two years of experience as a welder is required.
• Ability to read and interrupt blueprints and designs.
• Aluminum welding and heavy equipment manufacturing experience a plus.
• ISO 9001 training is a plus.

Preferred Competencies:
• Attention to detail – ability to identify defects, inconsistencies, and imperfections in welds and materials to ensure quality control.
• Technical precision – strong ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding specifications accurately.
• Problem solving – capable of troubleshooting and resolving welding defects or equipment malfunctions.
• Safety awareness – knowledge of welding hazards and best practices for maintaining a safe work environment.
• Time management – efficiently manages workload to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Adaptability – ability to adjust to new techniques, materials, or industry standards as required.